Shetland Museum and Archives – Bain's Beach, Lerwick loop from Scalloway

Shetland Museum and Archives – Bain's Beach, Lerwick loop from Scalloway

Moderate

riders

Shetland Museum and Archives – Bain's Beach, Lerwick loop from Scalloway

01:23

26.9km

390m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.1 km for 78 m

After 15.2 km for 76 m

After 15.9 km for 104 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

7.14 km

The museum was opened in 2007 by the Norwegian Queen.
Entry in 2023 is free.
The history of the Shetland Islands is presented on two floors. Topics include the environment, geology, agriculture, fishing, folklore, clothing, whaling and the merchant navy.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

10.5 km

Shetland Community Bike Project

Highlight • Cycleway

The community bike shop is a social project to provide work, training and bikes to the people of Shetland. It's a great thing to support so if you're on the …

Tip by

10.9 km

Lerwick Town Centre and Broch of Clickimin

Highlight • Settlement

Lerwick is today a city of about 7000 inhabitants. In the past, great importance was attached to herring and whaling. Today, oil is mined on the Shetland Islands. The city …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

15.9 km

Bain's Beach, Lerwick

Highlight • Beach

Unfortunately, it is not suitable for swimming unless you climb down over the rocks. The water is very cold.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

18.9 km

Shetland Textile Museum, Böd of Gremista

Highlight • Historical Site

Shetland Textile Museum
Böd of Gremista

Open Tuesday to Saturday
11am-4pm

Entry £3, season ticket £5

No charge for under 16s

shetlandtextilemuseum.com
@shetlandtextiles

Translated by Google •

Tip by

26.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.5 km

4.26 km

2.56 km

1.60 km

Surfaces